Thursday, May 13, 2010

Why Marry? opens tonight

Ushers Ferry - Join the Ushers Ferry Theater Company for an evening of classic romantic comedy as they bring the first play ever to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize to life on the Ambroz stage. Why Marry?, written by Jesse Williams, was first performed in 1918 and follows three couples, their uncle and their clerical cousin as they explore and debate the merits of social convention and marriage in modern times. Directed by Kristin Stewart, the show runs May 13-15 and May 20-22 at the Ambroz Recreation Center, 2000 Mt Vernon Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids. Curtain is 7:30 PM. To order tickets, call 319-286-5731. Tickets available at the door, subject to availability.

Cast List

Rex ............ Zach Johnson
Jean ........... Kait Davids
Lucy ........... Paula Grady
John ........... Jim Stewart
Theodore ....... Larry Hansen
Julia .......... Barb Arceneaux
Karen .......... Diana DeSerano
Ernest ......... Eddie Skaggs

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